Three case studies investigated the effect of the characteristics of autism upon researchers' abilities to elicit children's (ages 7-14) opinions about short-term residential care. Autism affected all three children's abilities to participate in the consultation process, they were calmer with known adults, and visually mediated methods…

This article discusses the experiences gifted secondary students have had with pre-Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate programs. Key traits essential for teachers of the gifted are identified: a high degree of intelligence; extensive knowledge of the subject matter; emotional maturity; and a strong self-concept.…

Responses from 59 (of 117) first-year teachers, 52 (of 58) supervisors, and 112 (of 157) cooperating teachers described student teaching practices in agricultural education and determined satisfaction with student teaching. Most are satisfied with the length of the student teaching experience and the university supervision of student teachers.…

Provides discussions of the effectiveness of the North Central Association's accreditation process by representatives of accredited institutions. Includes 16 narratives related to the candidacy and self-study processes and such benefits of the accreditation process as a better-informed campus community, a clarified mission, and the rectification…

Examination of the perceptions of business alumni (n=585) concerning their undergraduate education from a consumer satisfaction perspective found that, if students have poorly formed goals for an aspect of education, they are likely to base satisfaction judgments on institutional performance; if goals are well-formed, they base judgments on…

This paper reviews the need for formalized training of school psychologists in early childhood education and intervention with children who have disabilities. A training model and preservice training grant to prepare school psychologists to work with culturally diverse preschool children are presented. Challenges faced during the first two years…

This study of 8 elementary school teachers implementing classwide peer tutoring (CWPT) with 198 pupils found that teachers reached training criteria in approximately 90 minutes; teachers continued to use CWPT accurately without consultative assistance; 4 teachers extended CWPT's use to nontrained content areas; and positive academic and consumer…

A follow-up study with 27 adults was conducted 9 years after the talented adolescents had participated in a special college summer arts program. Among conclusions were that participants were still highly self-directed and that they perceived the Johnson State (Vermont) Early College Program very positively. (DB)

Interviews with 34 persons with developmental disabilities in supported employment indicated that the majority liked their jobs, were satisfied with the help that their job coach had provided, had a voice in choosing their job, would rather work in the community than attend a workshop, and reported having friends at work. (Author/JDD)

Data from 573 occupational therapists who participated in a family-centered care workshop indicated (1) positive change in attitudes toward a family-centered approach; (2) greatest gains in participants with lowest preworkshop attitude scores; and (3) positive relationship between workshop satisfaction and postworkshop scores. (SK)

Examined data, reported in adult client satisfaction research, from 48 middle-school children in group counseling. Data from Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-Short showed that client background and school-related variables were not significantly related to client satisfaction. Client satisfaction was related to session attendance but not to…

Twelve students (ages 13-18) who attended a Purdue University (Indiana) summer residential program for gifted students for at least 3 years were interviewed, along with their parents, concerning their views on the programs. Students appreciated the challenging coursework, teacher quality, living on a university campus, making friends, and gaining…

Two hundred undergraduate and graduate teacher education students and 11 staff or faculty advisors were surveyed concerning academic advising. Findings indicated great variability in academic advising services across colleges and between student groups. Recommendations include recognizing advising as a high priority activity, training advisors,…

Reports the perspectives of two female graduate students who completed a peer mentoring program as part of their training as graduate teaching assistants. The metaphors of a "journey" and a "road map" are used to integrate the perspectives of a former peer mentor and graduate teaching assistant dyad. (DB)

A study explored the perspectives of nine participants engaged in a specific person-centered future planning model for individuals with disabilities and their families. Focus group themes included: evolution of person-centered planning circles or teams, inhibitors to the person-centered planning process, supports to the person-centered planning…